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If you’re looking for an Orthodontist in Halifax or Dartmouth, the Docbraces team provides the expertise and experience to deal with all of your family’s orthodontic concerns. As the most recent addition to the Docbraces family, Dr. Kevin Knowlton brings with him a dedication to health and community. His passions include baseball, golf and snowboarding and most importantly, spending time with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Knowlton is committed to helping his patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. He brings with him years of experience providing the highest possible standards of treatment. Here are some things that we thought you should know about Dr. Knowlton and the Docbraces team.

Extensive Experience with Braces and Invisalign

Dr. Kevin Knowlton is a Maritimer at heart, a child of two Maritimers who moved to Western Canada. After growing up in Alberta, Dr. Knowlton decided to explore his roots and undertake both his BSc and DDS degrees at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Upon completion, he moved to Toronto and completed a one-year dentistry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. Following his residency, Dr. Knowlton took the opportunity to practice in his hometown of Medicine Hat, Alberta, providing outstanding service and value to his community.For the next three years, Dr. Knowlton focused specifically on treating children while working on all facets of general dentistry. During this time, he discovered a passion for orthodontics and gained acceptance into the Graduate Orthodontic program at the University of Toronto. After completing his MSc, he took the Royal College of Dentists Fellowship exams and decided to move his young family back to Nova Scotia to settle down.Whether you’re looking for help with braces or Invisalign solutions, Dr. Knowlton and the entire Docbraces team have the tools and understanding to ensure that you have every reason to smile. From your initial consultation, to having your braces or Invisalign trays fitted, to maintenance and on-going care, Dr. Knowlton and the team will take care of every aspect of your oral health.

Docbraces in Halifax and Dartmouth

Docbraces offers service throughout the HRM, whether you need an orthodontist in Halifax or Dartmouth. Dr. Knowlton is available at both locations in order to better serve your needs. With hundreds of hours of experience, we can help you keep your smile straight and clean! We always offer free consultations so that you are well informed in regards to the procedures before taking that next step.For those looking to provide a safe athletic experience for their children, Dr. Knowlton is excited to be able to offer free mouthguards to those between the ages of 10 and 14. Available for a number of different sports and activities, the Guard My Smile program means young athletes get the protection they need to keep a healthy, happy smile. The entire Docbraces team is focused on making sure that young people get to enjoy all the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle while still staying safe. We're also provide complimentary mini orthodontic consults while they're being fitted for their new mouthguard!Dr. Knowlton is looking forward to meeting you soon!